Best Motorcycle Headset Under $50? | BT-S2 Bluetooth Headset

If you are looking for an inexpensive Bluetooth motorcycle intercom/headset, then this may be it. We unbox and test the BT-S2 1000m Motorcycle Helmet Intercom from banggood.com. Coming in at about $50 Canadian, you just can't get a better deal! We only get to test out a single unit, so we cant test how good it is or what kind of distance it actually gets when communicating with another rider or passenger. But music and phone calls worked very well with the BT-S2.
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[@gregtoope]

What a surprisingly good headset, especially for the price. Anyone else use this headset? Opinions?

[@ktilakkk]

I've been using this for 2 seasons. I bought from a seller in Amazon.ca . It works great, especially for the price point. It makes 2 up rides fun (without breaking the bank). Another buddy of mine bought this as well, and the chatter helps make rides more enjoyable. However- both of us had our units crapping out within a season, and the amazon seller replaced it for free.The replacement set has worked well for more than a year now. Just a heads up- be extra careful while inserting the cable while charging- don't use too much force.

[@gregtoope]

Thanks for the heads up in regards to inserting the cable! Definitely appreciated, and thanks for the great comment!

[@JaTurtle515]

I have this headset and it's okay. I have a M4 exhaust on my 2018 Suzuki GSX S750 and I can't talk to anyone. They can hear me fine but I can't hear them enough to carry on a convo. It's loud before the ride but my exhaust and wind drown out most of it.

[@pemotor541]

I used this for 2 years with my passenger and this year they both gave up. The main one that i used was pretty nice for listening to music, talking on the phone and speaking with my passenger. While on the bike, the sound was not great but it did the job. Main thing i didn’t like was the weird conector choise, because it is something proprietary. At one point, the port got bad and I had to move the cable to be able to hear or to charge it. The location of the conector is also weirdly located and it will presa on the port when you put the helmet down on a table or something. The other unit I had was used rarely and the battery just died. The earpices are kind of bulky and might presa on the ears. I will not be buying these again.

[@jamiehowarth3570]

Does this automatic swap between headset with another rider and then your phone so I could use the satnav then talk to a friend on the other intercom? Or can I only connect to one device at a time?

[@msvalina007]

Love that you review products like this. Most people just review the Sena/Cardo ones, which we all know are stellar, but also expensive. I have a BT-S2 and it's great. I don't yet communicate with others, but as far as cell phone calls and music/GPS, it's great!

[@gregtoope]

Thanks for giving us your experience with this unit!

[@jasonjulian1]

Awesome review, so glad you had us with the camera at home with the wife so we could hear what the Bluetooth call sounds like. Earned yourself a subscriber today my friend. Safe riding!

[@gregtoope]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the comment!

[@gingerdeadman6589]

no background noise at all....thats amazing! adding to cart right now xD

[@OriONCoL]

Thanks man for the review, I was looking for something like this, keep up the good work! Regards from Medellin!

[@gregtoope]

Thanks for the comment. I'm reviewing another headset and just finished filming it today. Really happy with it. The review video should be up in the next few days. It's definitely another great option.

[@lukamonsaraz7876]

Got me to buy these! Hope they are as you reviewed because they seem great.

[@signalorangers2k]

Great video. Thanks. Just bought one using your link 👍

[@DonutLord32]

Im waiting for mine pair to come in the mail from mighty ape in nz. Cant wait to see what they are like when riding eoth my brother.

[@jamesevans164]

Really great to get a Real Review. Real Bloke real bike and wife included well done. My wife and I are just starting intercom. So start at a Budget and see how it goes, thanks Greg. Jim Outback Australia.

[@gregtoope]

These are a great budget unit. But if you have a bit more to spend then look at the Lexin brand. Those are what I use now.

[@phabloagr]

Sound of madness, 👊🏽

[@AB1337_]

Thank you sir, the video was short and so informative, ride safe.

[@gregtoope]

Glad you liked it. Be safe out there.

[@mtoope]

looks like a nice budget alternative for my second helmet!

[@gregtoope]

Mary Toope for the price you just can’t go wrong!

[@hexhead5732]

I really like this headset been hearing about it didnt know the name of it till I saw this video thanks

[@gregtoope]

Glad it helped!

[@ARIS4NUBS]

Bought the same set off Amazon - it was $80 but it came with 2, super cool! Only thing is now I'm trying to pair it/connect it to my AKASO EK7000 camera for motovlogs and not getting and voice to connect. I have the adapter. Just not sure what else I'm missing if people can help please.

[@crsbro6880]

Thank you direct and to the point

[@gregtoope]

Crs Bro thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@theodorstravels]

That physical audio plug, will this also connect to microphone? Could I use external audio recorder, like for example camera, through that?

[@pedrobomlimeira]

tks to share your experienc with us!

[@gregtoope]

You are very welcome!

[@rikcolsenmn]

Have had one (same one) for five years. Use ridding motorcycle, snowmobile and atv in all weather and temps. Never had an issue - got my daughter, son and close ridding friend one each to use. I have had more experience units and cant see spending more on a name when these are do it as good and a fraction of the cost.

[@gregtoope]

Nice. Great to hear from someone that has been using them for a long period of time!

[@BASKETBALL_LOVE14]

Great review thanks just order the same one

[@gregtoope]

newyork JOEY I’m sure you’ll enjoy. Great for the price!

[@TaligasAttila]

Great review, helps a lot, thank you! Only one question: The charging and microphone port is type-C or something else? Or micro usb?

[@gregtoope]

I no longer have these units, but i believe they were either micro or mini USB.

[@Biker758210]

Because of you and this great video I bought three BT-S2 Bluetooth headsets. Yes i know you said it can only be used with two but I put one on my helmet and shared the other two with my riding brothers. They work great. Yes i can only talk to one rider at a time but here's how it works after the first two are synced. So after you sync the first two, sync it again with the third rider and let him press his BT-S2 after you hear the beep then he can connect to either one of the two by simply pressing the power button with a quick click or two clicks and it will work the same for all of them. as in I press my power button once to get one rider or twice to get the other rider. We think it's great for us because even though we all can't talk together unless we choose to or if two of us are talking and the third rider needs to stop or just wants to talk to one of us all he has to do is with a quick single or double click on his power button and he can talk to one of us. It's great. So thank you for posting that video. I live in South Carolina, USA and i see you're in Canada and I love Canada. been there twice in my life first was in 1976 Saskatchewan second visit in 1977 Manitoba Loved both places. I think it's time for another visit lol. Have a great day, month, year

[@gregtoope]

Robert Watkins thanks for the incredibly long and detailed comment! 😄. Awesome to read. And yes you should come up to Canada again!!

[@Biker758210]

@@gregtoope I may just head up to either Calgary or Ontario next year. Hoping to have my RV by then and i can stay around for a while and truly take in the beauty of Canada.

[@gregtoope]

Robert Watkins you’ll love it. Calgary is so close to the Rocky Mountains. Which has amazing roads. I’d go there first.

[@Biker758210]

@@gregtoope Thanks for the heads-up are the roads there perfect for crusin on a full dress Yamaha Royal Star Venture ?

[@gregtoope]

Robert Watkins most definitely. I used to live out there and the roads in that area are amazing. So great riding around the Rocky Mountains.

[@hyperaspect7760]

can you join a call without your phone just over the headset like a pairing mode

[@hosocat1410]

Do these Bluetooth headsets require a cellular phone in order to communicate with another bt 52 or sena or lenix? Can they operate without a cell phone being nearby?

[@stevefjordan]

Great videos. I'm looking to pick up an intercom, but I'm not really using it to talk to anyone else. Just to listen to music apps and answer a phone call. Would you recommend this one or the lexin b4fm? Hello from newfoundland!

[@gregtoope]

I actually prefer the Lexin intercoms. Thats currently what i use.

[@yakultbear]

I would like to know if it is possible to use this P2 input, to capture and send the sound to my gopro camera, fitted to the chin. Is it possible? The model is really: FODSPORTS BT S2 INTERCOM HEADSET ?

[@MydNitQ]

Does anybody know what kind of plug the charger is? Need a replacement and can’t find one

[@PapaBearAlaska]

Do these work bike to bike or operator to passenger WITHOUT cell tower?

[@dzunku1]

Can this headset talk with any type of BT headset directly without going through phone? I am talking about one piece headset hooked onto an ear and not for helmet. I know the range is limited, but I want to communicate with a person standing in a parking lot. Thank you.

[@TrevynPlays]

I am cheap as fuck so definitely appreciate the video because I was just going to get blue tooth earbuds or something lol. You earned a sub great video & really de safe 👊.

[@dbc105]

A few of us working toward a TAT trip and have been looking at communication. Wondered if this could be paired to a Cobra 2-way or CB so a group can communicate? Any plans for any testing like that?

[@gregtoope]

wasnt going to do anything like that, but now that you ask I may look into it.

[@dbc105]

I've been looking at this a little bit but not done anything yet. The BT will only stay paired so far and on the TAT or the CTAT you could easily get further apart and that is why I've been looking at radios. I've looked at VOX and PTT but had not really thought about using the BT as a headset for it. The nice thing about the 2-ways is that it is not limited to the number of people that can communicate. Anyway, something to think about, I just happened up on your post today so I plan to watch through them, always good to see what works for others. Thanks, DC

[@gregtoope]

yeah, we used to always use the FRS radios when we rode in big groups. This way everyone could hear and talk to everyone else. pretty sure that you could possibly use the headset to hear but uncertain about the talking part. I'll see if I have any radios around that still work and try and let you know. but to be honest I​ don't even know if I'll be able to find my old radios!

[@dbc105]

Thanks for checking all the same.

[@gregtoope]

no worries!

[@totogilthefetug6692]

Nice review i hope i can buy 1 ..iam trying to start my vlog i need that also thank you sir..

[@gregtoope]

Cool. Good luck!

[@Big_mart69niga]

Does it sound good at high speeds

[@akuaku3496]

GREGS BLUETOOTH HEADSET LETS GO GREGGGG

[@ronengf2003]

Do you know what is the diameter of the speakers?

[@jarocla665]

Just lost the Bluetooth to my sena 20S,, what's a good Bluetooth it mounted very well,, but people can hear everything music wise to me it wasn't High Enough,,, I won't spend that kind of money again,,and if you just want music and phone calls,, things like this are good enough,, Senna it can connect to others, which I would probably never ever use,,, so now that I've lost it I'm going in a different direction

[@Chasing_duo]

Does it have any delay?

[@SinnerSince1962]

My wife would have a heart attack if my fireplace had the picture over it yours does. :) She'd say, "THAT belongs in the garage, NOT over my fireplace!!"....

[@gregtoope]

Well I guess that shows how much cooler my wife is! 😉 She actually picked that picture out. The bike in front of me in the picture is her. Was our trip to Newfoundland from 2017.

[@Biker758210]

Well it did sound good but How did you mute the sound of your bike or is it really that quite.. Still not sure of this product.

[@gregtoope]

My bike is quite quiet and the unit will have some noise cancelling. If you can spend more take a look at these. So far my favourite coms! Best Motorcycle Headset for 2019? Lexin LX B4FM Headset Test and Review kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJiVg4CsotWCrqs

[@OldGuyonaBike]

I've been using these for the past 2 seasons. I had the S1 for almost 4 years previous to that and for the price they are great. I mostly use it for me to passenger communication, occasionally for music and I do like to be able to answer phone calls. In town and up to about 80 kph I can hear it fine but over that and especially in the 120 kph range it isn't easy to hear which may partially be due to a noisy helmet. The battery holds a charge for months (over winter) and in use I seem to be able to count on 16 hrs. before recharging. Seeing your post, reminded me that I will be getting a new helmet this winter so I just ordered a replacement mic and speaker set from Banggood (gotta love Banggood) for under $6. Might as well have a new set than try to peel the old one out of the old helmet.

[@gregtoope]

thats an awesome idea. I should just pick up a couple sets or replacement mic/speakers just in case. Never know when you may need them. I was using the headset today so that Google Maps could instruct me on how to get home! Phone battery was low, so just turned the screen off and let the voice direct me through the headset. Worked very well. Thanks for the comment! Great to hear from someone that has used it for a few seasons!

[@imDioxitCF]

Sorry for a late question. Is it waterproof ?

[@gregtoope]

ItHurts WhenIP id say rain proof.

[@imDioxitCF]

@@gregtoope rain proof is fair enough. Thanks man

[@gregtoope]

@@imDioxitCF most welcome. check these ones out as well. these are the units im using as of now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJiVg4CsotWCrqs

[@pfettig77]

Any idea how to pair this with another set so you can talk to a passenger or fellow rider?

[@gregtoope]

Pairing would be in the manual. And if outing with a different brand you would need to see if that system has a universal pairing mode. Headsets like Sena have that.

[@pfettig77]

Funny thing is it's not in the manual. Bummer. Thanks for the reply.

[@OilGawd]

Lets play some music.. *plays sound of madness*

[@Adam_GAwx]

What was the mic like in the helmet? I am thinking of buying two for me and my mate to communicate while riding

[@gregtoope]

Not sure I understand the question?

[@Adam_GAwx]

Like when you were able to speak to your wife, wasn’t there a mic inside your helmet

[@gregtoope]

Adam Levan most definitely. There was a boom style mic

[@Adam_GAwx]

Cruisn Canada so just wondering was is intrusive or uncomfortable that’s my main concern

[@gregtoope]

Adam Levan not at all. You don’t notice it’s there. At least I don’t.

[@angelo00ism]

Can you listen to FM could passenger listen to a different station than yours in still have a communication going on

[@gregtoope]

Angelo Nelia that I do not know but hopefully someone here can answer that for you. Pretty sure you can’t actually share any music audio through the system to your passenger.

[@jasonpittman2394]

Is it good for music

[@johnb1557]

Great review.. I just bought set of 2. Had unclear and for the money I spent they were not worth it!

[@gregtoope]

John Barkhouse we’ve been super happy with them. We are in the middle of a weeklong trip right now and they’ve been flawless.

[@toby7504]

Have wondered if l should get one of this for a second helmet....cheap as....

[@gregtoope]

for the price you really can't go wrong!

[@toby7504]

@@gregtoope cant get it cheaper...

[@paulmelanson1527]

can you talk to a sena with it

[@daniellauzon9297]

I wish I could by 1 and the provided links don’t work

[@gregtoope]

updated the link. Thanks for letting us know.

[@anonnigma5295]

Bt is good for music but not good for phone calls music is loud n clear where as the phone calls are just not loud enough if u have loud pipes people can hear u clearly but u wont be able to understand what their saying at all

[@marekonbike9291]

Is it just a bluetooth headset or also an intercom?

[@gregtoope]

its also an intercom

[@n300zx931]

Will this communicate with cardo and sena?

[@gregtoope]

They supposedly have a universal mode but not 100% sure.

[@Kemigon]

I bought this based on your video and I could barely hear the music while riding. It was terrible.

[@kouvanos]

Too bad it doesn't have base I want a set with good sound quality

[@anthonymanfre9269]

Whats the point if he cant show how easy or hard it is to install. I did not even bother watching whole video.

[@aondofaatim1493]

Honda

[@NoHypeJizzReviews]

This thing is almost $100, wtf did you get less than 50

[@zipper978]

These aren’t cheap Sena is just overpriced

[@gregtoope]

I would agree that Sena is overpriced. Hope to try out some other inexpensive comms this year. Any other recommendations?

[@75robcam]

MARY IS HOT

[@PastyDakar]

It's NOT an intercom, it's a Bluetooth music player. You cannot pair with any other headset.